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SL05 ZWF

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,627 mi
Last recorded128,627 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 ZWF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 128,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 128,267 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 119,835 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear tyres have slight cracks between treads

Pass 9 Oct 2013 99,005 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 83,278 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 83,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,526 miles

ADVISE BAD CONNECTION ON O/S/R LIGHT

Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2010 50,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,344 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 42,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,529 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?

Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
5,413
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
3,964
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,425
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,119
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 1,975
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,044
Direction indicator incorrect colour 745
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SL05 ZWF is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Idea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 52,023 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Idea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,425 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL05 ZWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Idea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Idea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL05 ZWF registered?

SL05 ZWF is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is SL05 ZWF safe to buy?

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